MBA Background Studies

The Foundation courses were developed to help you. Many Master of Business Administration students are from non-business backgrounds including teaching, engineering, health services, government, and social services.

The courses are designed to give you the business basics in an accelerated format. The four courses total 11 credits, whereas equivalent undergraduate courses total 21 credits.

You may be exempted from some or all of this course work based on previous course work or an exemption exam. Preparations for an exam may include professional experience or self-study. The exams are available through the Graduate Business office.